Organizational Behavior – Week #4 Assignment 1Whole Foods Case Study (Part 2)Review the Whole Foods Case Study (pp. 1-6) and answer the questions connected to Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 as listed below. Responses to each question should range from 100-200 words. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards (12 point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, 1" margins, title and reference pages). Be sure to use the text and/or other sources to support your responses and properly cite the use of such.To what extent do you think training and associate learning would be more important for Whole Foods compared to other grocery stores? (Ch 4)Given the nature of Whole Foods’ jobs and the way in which associates are selected, what type of personality traits would be important for Whole Foods associates to possess? (Ch 5)Which of the motivational practices are emphasized by Whole Foods in its management system? Tying rewards to performance? Designing enriched jobs? Providing feedback? Clarifying expectations and goals? All of these? (Ch 6)Based on the demand-control and effort-reward models of stress, are Whole Foods team members likely to experience a great deal of stress? Executives? (Ch 7)ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 4TH EDITIONAuthor:Michael A. Hitt, Adrienne Colella, C. Chet MillerVBID:9781119031024R150https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781119031024/cfi/63!/4/4@0.00:0.00 Login Information:letomcgee@icloud.comUSAmerica#1776 Exemplary 18-20 points Proficient 16-17 points Developing 14-15 points Beginning 12-13 points Inadequate 0-11 points Comprehension of Assignment (20% of grade) Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter. Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly. Addressed the majority of the question(s). Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). Did not address the question(s). Application of Course Knowledge and Content (20% of grade) Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete. Organization of Ideas (20% of grade) Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence. Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. Writing Skills (20% of grade) Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment. Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment. Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment. Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting. Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present. Research Skills (20% of grade) Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment. Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter. Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter. Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter. No evidence of resources apparent.

Using the organization that your instructor preapproved, diagnose the organization’s level of resistance and construct a solid communication plan.write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three (3) potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three (3) potential sources of resistance to your change plan.Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.Evaluate three (3) communication strategies.Recommend one (1) communication strategy that would be applicable to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.If you choose the written paper, your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.